Stem cell research in a Catholic institution: yes or no?

Catholic teaching has no moral difficulties with research on stem cells derived from adult stem cells or fetal cord blood. The ethical problem comes with embryonic stem cells since their genesis involves the destruction of a human embryo. However, there seems to be significant promise of health benefits from such research.

Perinephric abscess following extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy.

Since the introduction and widespread use of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (SWL), various complications have been noted. Perinephric hematoma and ureteral obstruction may be anticipated by urologists as potential problems. We report the first case of perinephric abscess encountered after 17 895 SWL treatments at our institution.

Tuberculous epididymo-orchitis: a case report.

Tuberculosis can involve the genitourinary tract and may be the sole manifestation of this disease. We herein report a case of tuberculous epididymo-orchitis. Based on our experience and a review of the literature, we feel prompt management and heightened awareness of those patients most prone to genitourinary tuberculosis is necessary with the increasing incidence of this disease.